Oysterman in Natural

$58.00

Quaker Marine Supply’s founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose-built items, the Oysterman developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is long. At 4 3/4” long, the Oysterman’s brim is 50% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long. The black shiny material on the brim is the same that is used on the visors of the midway caps worn by police officers. Joe Kadison selected this material because it repelled water.

While most hats today are a standard 6-panel, this hat is constructed with 4 lateral panels to deliver a low profile that reduces windage. Like the original, it features four eyelets on each side panel that provide ventilation. It is made in sturdy canvas to perform and last and has a dark green faux-leather underbrim to absorb reflected light.

Sometimes, when you have the courage to choose functionality over fashion, you wind up circling back to fashion’s doorstep. We hope you enjoy this hat as much as we do.

*The Oysterman is shown with a curved bill but ships flat.

How to care for your Oysterman
Details and Care

One size fits all, with adjustable back strap

100% Cotton

Made in the USA

Spot clean with soap and water — or just dunk it in the nearest body of water and let it dry in the sun.

Shipping

*Due to ongoing supply chain challenges, several items on our site are listed as (Pre-Order). We will ship those items as soon as they arrive, and will ship any other stocked items in your order immediately, unless you specifically request that we wait to ship the full order together.

Orders are typically processed within 3-5 business days. Shipping times vary based on destination and shipping method. Quaker Marine Supply offers free ground shipping on all U.S. orders of $200+ via UPS. Should you need your order sooner, shipping rates for faster services are calculated at checkout. Please make sure all shipping and billing information is correct to avoid unnecessary delays.

Shipping Insurance & Lost/Stolen/Damaged Shipments

We’ve partnered with Route—a package protection and tracking solution—to give our customers the best possible delivery experience. Route provides low-cost shipping protection to protect your package in the event that it gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit.

By declining package protection, Quaker Marine Supply is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.

If you purchased Route package insurance and experienced an issue with your order, please file a claim with Route’s team here or download the Route app, available on Android and Apple app stores.

International (non-US) customers are responsible for payment of any associated fees, customs, duties, and taxes. 

Unfortunately, taxes associated with shipment from, for example, the US to the UK can be quite substantial, so we urge you to take this into consideration before placing an international order. 

International shipments outside the US are final sale and ineligible for returns and exchanges.

All prices are listed in USD. We recommend international customers check the current exchange rate to get the best idea of what they will be charged.

If you have any questions, please contact us at help@quakermarine.com. 

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Long Live The Longbill

The Oysterman is the most famous of Quaker Marine’s classics. It was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, who wore it duck hunting in Idaho and sport fishing in Cuba and Key West. Quaker Marine offered this hat for more than 60 years before the business closed down during the Great Recession.

It is now being manufactured once again – by hand – in the original factory in the USA. 

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Overall rating: 4.928571 / 5 from 70 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Oysterman in Natural hat features a long bill for enhanced sun protection, made from water-repellent material. It has a low profile with four lateral panels for reduced windage and four eyelets for ventilation. The hat is constructed from sturdy canvas and includes a dark green faux-leather underbrim to absorb reflected light.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (19%): Many customers pointed out that the quality of the product is exceptional, with great materials and craftsmanship.
  • Bill Quality (11%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the bill, praising its quality, water-proof feature, and ability to cover the nose.

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Review highlights

  • "The cap is of outstanding quality, with great materials and craftsmanship." — Timo
  • "The color of the oysterman was exactly as pictured and the hat nicely sewn." — Irene T.
  • "The hat is beautifully made and of highest quality." — Robert F.

Reviews

Really an Icon

"I found this Cap after watching “Hatari“ again. My plan was just to keep it as a Conversation Piece in the Man Cave in Honour of John Wayne. In fact, trying it, it is wonderful Quality and serves much better against being blinded than my usual Cuba Caps. Wherever you need to shadow your Eyes, it is fantastic to use, whether you fish, watch Sports or just relax in the sun. Thank you from all my heart that you still manufacture and sell this amazing Cap. Worth every penny including shipping to Germany!!"

— Christian H. (5/5)

I wish I knew about these hats sooner

"I'm honestly shocked that these hats are not more popular. They're not expensive and they put the typical baseball cap to shame when it comes to functionality. They are very breathable and lightweight (both the canvas and waxed canvas ones) and fit over my thick hair, which I very much appreciate (I usually can't wear hats because they make my head feel too hot). I've always wanted to wear hats regularly but I've never felt like I look good in them. Maybe it's the longer bill or the different shape due to the four-panel construction, but I actually really, really like myself in the mirror when I have one of these oysterman hats on. Though they're shipped with flat visors, they are definitely sewn together with a curved visor in mind. I did the recommended steaming method. I advise to go very slowly and lightly with the heat and the force. If you make it too hot and/or bend it too much, you can get slight bubbles/bumps in the lining of the underside of the visor."

— Erik (5/5)

My First Oysterman cap

"Love it! looks so great on with a tshirt/blazer and seersucker pants topped with Stan Smiths👌I got a compliment on it the first night i rocked it."

— Sean O. (5/5)

Great hat. Very well made.

"Great hat. Very well made."

— Harvey (5/5)

Everything it’s meant to be!

"Everything it’s meant to be!"

— Hassan N. (5/5)

The Best Hands Down

"This is my second cap, the first was the lightweight since I live in Florida. Went with waxed this time for rainy days and loving it. There is no comparison and worth the money!"

— Len T. (5/5)

Best birthday gift ever

"This Oysterman was gifted to a Coast Guard vet on his 80th birthday. Thrilled doesn't come close to describing the response. The Hemingway favorite also works great in the garden and anywhere the sun shines and the waves splash. Go for it!"

— Linda S. (5/5)

Great selection of clothes, of superior quality

"Excellent site, clothes and service"

— Kenneth O. (5/5)

It bangs

"Love this hat so much already. It has barely left my head: Gardening, walking, at the seaside. So comfortable!"

— Francois B. (5/5)

Fantastic hat

"I have the oysterman in khaki poplin,wish it was still offered Poplin is a great choice for Florida hats, cool and dries quick."

— Mark R. (5/5)

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